§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the provision of beds at the neurosurgical unit at Liverpool Walton hospital.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe provision of beds at the neurosciences unit at Walton hospital is the responsibility of the Mersey regional health authority. However, I understand that an extra £216,000 has been invested to introduce a six-bed intensive care unit, which opened in November 1986, and later this year an extra £200,000 will be used to fund an additional six beds, in association with the appointment of a new consultant. The hon. Member may wish to write to the regional chairman for further details.